Rendering HTML in CF - IE licensing cost for Windows CE 4.1

[Stephane Tombeur]

Hi,

we have a custom-built platform that runs on Windows CE 4.1. We would
like to be able to render html documents in a Compact Framework
application. A possible solution would be the OpenNETCF HtmlView Control.
This needs HtmlView.dll, which is currently not a part of our platform.

Am I correct to think we only need 'htmlview.dll' and no other
dependencies ?

If we have to include Internet Explorer in the platform, it seems the
cost per license for Windows CE 4.1 will increase by 15$. For 3000
licenses, that makes a serious difference.

If we only use htmlview.dll, do we have to pay for IE licenses ?

Can anyone from MSFT clarify this...

Any other open-source solutions are welcome as well!

Thanks!
Regards,

Stephane Tombeur

 

[Chris Tacke, eMVP]

I think it's the only dependency, but I'm not sure. Why not move to CE 4.2,
where I think htmlview.dll is part of the core $3 license.

-Chris

 

[Chris Tacke, eMVP]

I was incorrect. I checked the list and the HTMLViewer is under Pro not
Core. Your only option, then, is to write your own HTML parser...

 

[Stephane Tombeur]

I was incorrect. I checked the list and the HTMLViewer is under Pro not
Core. Your only option, then, is to write your own HTML parser...

Chris,

Thanks for the feedback. I'll look towards other solutions.

Stephane